Lawn Tractor · 1968Unverified
John Deere 140
John Deere 140 — 100 Series · 12 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
12 hp
Weight
730 to 770 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price$1,570 (1974 H1 )Reference
Original price$1,745 (1974 H3 )Reference
The John Deere model 140 was built in two basic versions, the 140H1 and the 140H3. The H3 featured three hydraulic valves, providing the ability to operate multiple attachments.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Brakesintegral mechanical disc (1968)Reference
Brakesdifferential mechanical disc (1969-1970)Reference
Brakesdrum (1971 on)Reference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
140H3three hydraulic remotesReference
Engine
12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
14HP Kohler 512cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank6.6 LReference
Kohler K301ASReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
The 12-horsepower K301 was used in the 1968 model year 140 tractors.Reference
Displacement29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)8.9 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Rated RPM3600Reference
Idle RPM1200-3800Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference
Point gap0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity1.4 LReference
Oil change25 hReference
Kohler K321ASReference
The 14-horsepower K321 engine was first used in 1969 models, serial number 10,001.Reference
Displacement31.27 ciReference
Bore/Stroke89 x 83 mmReference
Power10.4 kWReference
Idle RPM1500-3800Reference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
TransmissionSundstrand 15Reference
Typeshaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
Oil typeDeere 303Reference
Oil change500 hReference
1ClutchReference
2Forward/ReverseReference
3ThrottleReference
4Brakes (not shown)Reference
5Parking brakeReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type0Reference
Rear PTOliveReference
Front PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase116 cmReference
Weight730 to 770 poundsReference
Front tire16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire23x8.50-12Reference
Ag front4.80/4.00-8Reference
Ag rear23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x8.50-12Reference
Length171 cmReference
Width96 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)109 cmReference
Weight331 kgReference
Weight349 kgReference
Front tread79 cmReference
Rear tread73/87 cmReference
John Deere 140 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
46" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
front-end loaderReference
140 Serial Number Location
Below steering column or on the right side of tractor, just inside the hood.Reference
140 Serial Numbers
19681001Reference
196910001Reference
197022401Reference
197130001Reference
197238001Reference
197346501Reference
197456501Reference
FinalUnknownReference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH40Reference
Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
46" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
Front-end loaderReference
The 140 was compatible with the model 33 tiller with 26-, 34-, or 42-inch width.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.